<p data-end="797" data-start="424">We are supporting a leading UK Housing Association in recruiting an experienced <strong data-start="504" data-end="533">Corporate Finance Analyst</strong> to join their finance team on a temporary basis. This role is ideal for a proactive analyst with strong technical accounting skills, excellent financial modelling capability, and experience supporting strategic decision-making in a complex, regulated environment.</p><p data-end="1062" data-start="799">The successful candidate will play a key role in <strong data-end="942" data-start="848">budgeting, financial planning, long-term business modelling and treasury/capital reporting</strong>, helping the organisation deliver robust financial insight across its housing, development and regeneration programmes.</p><h3 data-start="1069" data-end="1097"><strong data-start="1073" data-end="1097">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul data-end="2118" data-start="1099"><li data-start="1099" data-end="1226"><p data-end="1226" data-start="1101">Support the production of <strong data-start="1127" data-end="1156">corporate financial plans</strong>, stress testing, scenario analysis and long-term business planning.</p></li><li data-end="1354" data-start="1227"><p data-end="1354" data-start="1229">Assist in preparing annual <strong data-start="1256" data-end="1281">budgets and forecasts</strong>, working closely with operational teams and finance business partners.</p></li><li data-end="1515" data-start="1355"><p data-end="1515" data-start="1357">Produce high-quality <strong data-end="1402" data-start="1378">management reporting</strong>, investment appraisals and financial analysis to support development schemes and capital investment decisions.</p></li><li data-start="1516" data-end="1632"><p data-end="1632" data-start="1518">Contribute to <strong data-start="1532" data-end="1554">treasury reporting</strong>, cashflow monitoring, covenant compliance reviews and funding requirements.</p></li><li data-start="1633" data-end="1764"><p data-end="1764" data-start="1635">Maintain and update the <strong data-end="1688" data-start="1659">long-term financial model</strong>, ensuring integrity, accuracy and alignment with regulatory requirements.</p></li><li data-end="1893" data-start="1765"><p data-start="1767" data-end="1893">Support statutory and regulatory submissions including <strong data-end="1890" data-start="1822">VFM metrics, financial returns, and stress testing documentation</strong>.</p></li><li data-end="1994" data-start="1894"><p data-start="1896" data-end="1994">Provide insightful analysis on performance against budgets, risks, variances and financial KPIs.</p></li><li data-start="1995" data-end="2118"><p data-start="1997" data-end="2118">Assist with ad-hoc projects including system improvements, process optimisation, audit support and corporate initiatives.</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2156" data-start="2125"><strong data-end="2156" data-start="2129">Key Skills & Experience</strong></h3><ul data-start="2158" data-end="2943"><li data-end="2250" data-start="2158"><p data-start="2160" data-end="2250">Part-qualified/qualified accountant (<strong data-end="2214" data-start="2197">ACCA/CIMA/ACA</strong>) or strong equivalent experience.</p></li><li data-end="2389" data-start="2251"><p data-start="2253" data-end="2389">Experience within <strong data-start="2271" data-end="2368">housing associations, property, real estate, local government or other regulated environments</strong> highly beneficial.</p></li><li data-end="2483" data-start="2390"><p data-start="2392" data-end="2483">Strong financial modelling skills (Excel modelling, scenario testing, cashflow analysis).</p></li><li data-start="2484" data-end="2579"><p data-end="2579" data-start="2486">Solid understanding of <strong data-end="2553" data-start="2509">budgets, forecasting, long-term planning</strong> and capital investment.</p></li><li data-start="2580" data-end="2654"><p data-start="2582" data-end="2654">Treasury awareness (covenants, funding, interest, cashflow) desirable.</p></li><li data-start="2655" data-end="2746"><p data-end="2746" data-start="2657">Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data into meaningful insight.</p></li><li data-end="2842" data-start="2747"><p data-end="2842" data-start="2749">Confident communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally and manage stakeholders.</p></li><li data-start="2843" data-end="2943"><p data-start="2845" data-end="2943">Able to work independently, hit deadlines and adapt quickly within a temporary/fast-paced setting.</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="2950" data-end="2972"><strong data-start="2954" data-end="2972">Why This Role?</strong></h3><ul data-end="3342" data-start="2974"><li data-end="3058" data-start="2974"><p data-end="3058" data-start="2976">Opportunity to influence and support <strong data-start="3013" data-end="3055">major housing and development projects</strong>.</p></li><li data-start="3059" data-end="3152"><p data-end="3152" data-start="3061">Work within a highly collaborative finance function undergoing growth and transformation.</p></li><li data-end="3284" data-start="3153"><p data-start="3155" data-end="3284">Ideal for candidates looking to utilise their analytical and modelling skills in a meaningful, socially impactful organisation.</p></li><li data-start="3285" data-end="3342"><p data-end="3342" data-start="3287">Competitive day rate and flexible working arrangements.</p></li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS4xMjM3Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-end="687" data-start="133">Robert Half is partnering a Manchester based infrastructure service provider in the appointment of an ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified Finance Manager. </p><p data-end="687" data-start="133">The business is seeing a proactive and highly capable Finance Manager to take ownership of management accounting, financial accounting, reporting, and company secretarial activities across a multi-entity/project environment. This role is ideally suited to a qualified accountant who thrives in a dynamic setting, can adapt to shifting priorities, and enjoys collaborating closely with a broad range of stakeholders. The Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring robust financial control, insightful reporting, and strong commercial support.</p><p data-start="133" data-end="687">This role offers broad exposure across management and statutory accounts, commercial accounting, and company secretarial duties within a niche industry, providing experience beyond typical finance roles. Engagement with lenders, shareholders, suppliers, operations teams, and local authorities develops strong commercial and relationship management skills. A collaborative, supportive environment ensures continuous learning and guidance at all levels.</p><p data-start="689" data-end="709">Reporting into the Finance Director, key responsibilities will include: </p><ul data-end="2803" data-start="2110"><li data-start="79" data-end="610"><p data-start="81" data-end="108"><strong data-start="81" data-end="106">Management Accounting</strong></p><ul data-start="111" data-end="610"><li data-end="230" data-start="111"><p data-start="113" data-end="230">Incorporate purchase ledgers, sales ledgers, cash books, and loan schedules into ETBs and reconcile to SUN Systems.</p></li><li data-end="314" data-start="233"><p data-start="235" data-end="314">Maintain accruals, prepayments, amortisation schedules, and related workings.</p></li><li data-start="317" data-end="391"><p data-start="319" data-end="391">Prepare monthly management accounts and analyse actuals versus budget.</p></li><li data-end="454" data-start="394"><p data-start="396" data-end="454">Supervise VAT and CIS return preparation and submission.</p></li><li data-start="457" data-end="548"><p data-start="459" data-end="548">Oversee preparation of purchase invoices, non-supplier payments, and customer invoices.</p></li><li data-start="551" data-end="610"><p data-end="610" data-start="553">Supervise maintenance of cash books and loan schedules.</p></li></ul></li><li data-end="895" data-start="612"><p data-end="640" data-start="614"><strong data-end="638" data-start="614">Financial Accounting</strong></p><ul data-end="895" data-start="643"><li data-start="643" data-end="695"><p data-start="645" data-end="695">Prepare statutory accounts for the annual audit.</p></li><li data-end="774" data-start="698"><p data-end="774" data-start="700">Produce supporting documentation and working papers for year-end audits.</p></li><li data-start="777" data-end="827"><p data-end="827" data-start="779">Liaise with internal and external audit teams.</p></li><li data-end="895" data-start="830"><p data-end="895" data-start="832">Coordinate with tax advisors on corporation tax computations.</p></li></ul></li><li data-end="1179" data-start="897"><p data-start="899" data-end="914"><strong data-end="912" data-start="899">Reporting</strong></p><ul data-end="1179" data-start="917"><li data-start="917" data-end="997"><p data-start="919" data-end="997">Present finance reports to shareholders at quarterly project board meetings.</p></li><li data-start="1000" data-end="1091"><p data-start="1002" data-end="1091">Track and ensure compliance with project deliverables tied to loan facility agreements.</p></li><li data-end="1179" data-start="1094"><p data-start="1096" data-end="1179">Maintain financial and operating models; prepare budgets and cash flow forecasts.</p></li></ul></li><li data-end="1344" data-start="1181"><p data-start="1183" data-end="1215"><strong data-end="1213" data-start="1183">Company Secretarial Duties</strong></p><ul data-end="1344" data-start="1218"><li data-start="1218" data-end="1261"><p data-end="1261" data-start="1220">Take minutes at project board meetings.</p></li><li data-start="1264" data-end="1344"><p data-end="1344" data-start="1266">Prepare and submit Companies House filings and related formal documentation</p></li></ul></li></ul><p>Key requirements for the role:</p><ul data-start="2843" data-end="3439"><li data-start="2110" data-end="2248">ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant</li></ul><ul data-end="3439" data-start="2843"><li data-end="2248" data-start="2110">Multi-entity or multi-project experience and comfortable managing responsibilities across several entities or projects simultaneously.</li><li data-end="2381" data-start="2249"><p data-start="2251" data-end="2381">Flexibility under pressure and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities while delivering under tight or competing deadlines.</p></li><li data-end="2504" data-start="2382"><p data-start="2384" data-end="2504">A collaborative team player who demonstrates respect, supports colleagues, and contributes positively to team culture.</p></li><li data-end="2721" data-start="2596"><p data-start="2598" data-end="2721">Strong commercial awareness and understanding of client-facing responsibilities, adopting a commercially minded approach.</p></li><li data-start="2722" data-end="2803"><p data-end="2803" data-start="2724">Advanced Excel proficiency and adaptability to new financial systems and tools.</p></li></ul><p>Only candidates with the requisite skills & experience outlined clearly on CVs will be considered. </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5Ljc2MDc0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">